Clark Floyd Landfill RNG-RFP 9-4-25

The Clark County Board of Commissioners is seeking a developer to design, finance, build, own, operate, and maintain a landfill gas to renewable natural gas (RNG) facility at the Clark Floyd Landfill located in Borden, Indiana. The Request for Proposal (RFP) targets a comprehensive RNG project that will convert landfill gas into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas, with an initial 20-year agreement and potential 5-year extensions. Respondents must provide detailed proposals demonstrating project experience, financial capabilities, proposed technology solutions, facility operations, interconnection strategies, and gas marketing approaches. The evaluation criteria will equally weight five categories: project experience, financial health, proposed solution, facility operation, and financial offer. Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 18, 2025, with proposal submissions due by November 3, 2025, and anticipated contract negotiations in November 2025. The landfill processes approximately 1,350 tons of daily waste and has an estimated 15-year remaining useful life, with projected landfill gas generation ranging from 1,600 to 3,675 standard cubic feet per minute.

The RFP does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project involves a joint venture between Clark and Floyd Counties, with the potential for substantial revenue sharing through royalty structures. The existing infrastructure includes approximately 2,071 feet of 10-inch diameter HDPE header/lateral pipe and additional smaller diameter piping, with ongoing gas collection and control system development. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project requires integration with the current landfill gas collection infrastructure. Financial expectations include royalty payments to the county and potential punitive damages if project milestones are not met. The county reserves the right to shortlist respondents, conduct interviews, and negotiate with top-ranked firms, with final contract approval contingent on approval from both Clark and Floyd County Boards of Commissioners. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant capital investment in renewable energy infrastructure.